This shojo manga is not so typical where it centers (and sometimes just) on romance. The main female protagonist is very strong willed, likable, well rounded, and bright character. The character and story development is well thought out and the mangaka goes to a good length to make the setting historically accurate (not in a boring fashion).
The reason I like this manga is because of the depth in the characters and the story. The romance aspect takes time to progress in this story but I find it very cute and funny. There seems to be endless supplies of shallow love stories with similar plots so it is always a relief to see a shojo manga that transcends that.
One thing that might deter people from reading it is probably the art. The characters are not glamorized as we might be used to in other shojo manga but nonetheless it is well drawn and beautiful in its own way.
I do hope you'll give it a go!
